Former Celina resident Bobby D. Owens, 74, of 3389 N.E. 52 Ave., Silver Springs, Fla., died at 8:30 p.m. March 10, 2009, at Munroe Regional Medical Center, Ocala, Fla.

He was born Oct. 29, 1934, in Middlesboro, Ky., to Walter and Hattie Tuttle Owens.

Surviving are three children, John Owens, Silver Springs and Cynthia (Joe) Mott and Pam Eckhardt, all of Celina; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Deceased is a brother, Charles Owen Sr.

He was retired from the U.S. Air Force.

Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Clifford Rice officiating. Private family burial rites will be held at a later date at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.

Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Condolences can be left at millerfuneralhomes.net